The International Energy Agency warned of sharp drop in oil stocks amid renewed disruption to exports from Gulf producers with "lower volumes" at sea.

The IEA expects oil demand to fall by 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026 as high fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz disruptions weigh on consumption.

PARIS: The International Energy Agency on Wednesday (Aug 12) sharply reduced its forecast for global oil demand this year, as supplies remain crimped by the closure of the Strait…